EDC 102H Introduction to American Education

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Today's Agenda

  • Introductions
    • Each Other
    • Course (Syllabus and Schedule)
    • URITeacherKnowledge website.

Homework

  • Read Diane Ravitch's Saturday Evening Post Essay: American Schools in Crisis
    • Read both text and comments, especially Emily Markey's post!
    • Reflect and be prepared to share: What do you want to know about American public education?
  • Complete and submit Student Technology / Information Survey
  • Write a 2-3 page essay describing an area of personal expertise. (Not due until next week)
    • You can do this in MS Word, but we will eventually upload it into URITK.